M/A-COM, a business unit of Tyco Electronics and a leading provider of wireless radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave components, today introduced the new MAAPSS0075 RoHS compliant 2.4 GHz linear power amplifier (PA) for 802.11b/g WLAN applications. The MAAPSS0075 amplifier is ideal for installations that require high gain, high efficiency, and small size at a cost-effective price level.

At M/A-COM we are committed to developing products that meet the unique demands of our customers around the world. This new amplifier provides high output power while minimizing power consumption for a flexible, cost effective solution,” said Kevin Harrington, product manager of Integrated Circuits Products Group, M/A-COM, Inc.

The MAAPSS0075 is a three stage power amplifier designed specifically for linear 802.11b/g applications, which is available in a lead-free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN plastic package. The power amplifier features an integrated power detector for accurate power control and a separate power mode pin for current savings in a power shutdown mode state. The MAAPSS0075 achieves 19 dBm linear output power with EVM < 3.5%, which maximizes system performance while maintaining low DC power consumption.

For 802.11g applications, the PA generates 19 dBm of linear output power (OFDM, QAM-64, 54Mbps) while drawing 160 mA of current and maintaining an EVM of < 3.5%. For 802.11b applications, the PA generates up to 23 dBm of linear output power using only 250 mA of current. The MAAPSS0075 has a typical linear gain of 32 dB with an operating voltage of 3.3 V.

Price and Availability

The MAAPSS0075 is available from stock and is priced at $0.40 in quantities of 100,000. Contact M/A-COM’s domestic and international sales and distribution channels for exact price and delivery quotes. Datasheets and supporting technical documents are available online at http://www.macom.com.